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Opinion 96-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Taxes (authority of village to charge library district with proportionate … a village may charge the district a proportionate amount of the tax refunds it is required to make as a result of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-2Roosevelt Public Library – Board Oversight of Library Operations (2014M-297)
… of our audit was to review the Board's oversight of Library operations for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. Background The Roosevelt Public Library, which is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau … by a special act of the State Legislature in 1970. The Library serves more than 16,000 community members and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/01/30/roosevelt-public-library-board-oversight-library-operations-2014m-297Newark School District Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-54)
… audit was to review the Board of Trustees’ oversight of Library operations for the period July 1, 2011 through August 26, 2013. Background The Newark Public Library is located in Wayne County. A Board of Trustees comprising seven elected members governs the Library and is primarily responsible for the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/20/newark-school-district-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-54Opinion 95-15
… of any tax refunded shall be a charge upon each "municipal corporation" or "special district" to the extent any taxes of the municipal corporation or special district are refunded. The term "tax … in a manner which will work hardship or injustice (see, e.g., Freeman v Kiamesha Concord Inc. , 76 Misc 2d 915, 351 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15Ramapo Catskill Library System – Procurement (2015M-84)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library System’s procurement processes for the period January … through December 5, 2014. Background The Ramapo Catskill Library System is a nonprofit cooperative public library system located in the Town of Wallkill, Orange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/07/03/ramapo-catskill-library-system-procurement-2015m-84Westchester Library System – Procurement (2015M-199)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Library System’s procurement processes for the period January … 1, 2014 through June 23, 2015. Background The Westchester Library System is a nonprofit cooperative public library system which was chartered by the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/10/02/westchester-library-system-procurement-2015m-199Shelter Rock Public Library District – Bank Reconciliations (2015M-249)
… was to examine whether Library officials ensured that bank reconciliations were accurately performed and reviewed … duties related to the preparation and review of review bank reconciliations. Key Recommendation Ensure that bank reconciliations are performed by someone who is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/12/18/shelter-rock-public-library-district-bank-reconciliations-2015m-249George F. Johnson Memorial Library – Library Expenditures (2016M-214)
George F Johnson Memorial Library Library Expenditures 2016M214
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/08/05/george-f-johnson-memorial-library-library-expenditures-2016m-214Cohoes Public Library – Governance and Operations (2015M-259)
… whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the Library’s operations for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Background The Cohoes Public Library is a municipal public library located in the City of Cohoes in Albany County. The … Cohoes Public Library Governance and Operations 2015M259 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/04/01/cohoes-public-library-governance-and-operations-2015m-259Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library – Disbursements (2013M-222)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over the Librarys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/11/01/ethelbert-b-crawford-public-library-disbursements-2013m-222State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDansville Public Library – Procurement (2015M-225)
… Trustees. General fund expenditures for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled $552,161. Key Findings The Board did not adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/12/18/dansville-public-library-procurement-2015m-225Elmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… to require Library officials to periodically procure professional services through a competitive process. … Elmont Public Library Board Oversight and Professional Services 2014M060 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060Oswego School District Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2013M-397)
… procedures in place to record all receipts at the time of collection and there are no procedures to ensure individual … all real property taxes are received. The Library Fiscal Officer or Treasurer should periodically reconcile tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/21/oswego-school-district-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2013m-397Middle Country Public Library – Treasurer (2015M-291)
… July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Middle Country Public Library is located in the Town of Brookhaven … Middle Country Public Library Treasurer 2015M291 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/22/middle-country-public-library-treasurer-2015m-291Opinion 91-62
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Gifts (from village to school district public library) … (with reservation of right to use) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (gift of property from village to public … Article VIII, §1 prohibits municipalities from making gifts or loans of their property to or in aid of any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-62Walworth-Seely Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-260)
… of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of Library operations for the period January 1, 2012 through … January 14, 2015. Background The Walworth-Seely Public Library is located in the Town of Walworth in Wayne County. The Library is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/03/13/walworth-seely-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-260Wyandanch Public Library – Oversight of Library Resources (2013M-399)
… District voters. The Library’s expenditures for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 were $1.3 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/20/wyandanch-public-library-oversight-library-resources-2013m-399Liverpool Public Library - Board Oversight and Leave Accruals (2018M-126)
… The Board improperly delegated claims audit duties to the School District’s claims auditor. Compensatory time and … CBA terms and, if necessary, correct discrepancies. 1 A school district public library is established to serve the residents of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/12/07/liverpool-public-library-board-oversight-and-leave-accruals-2018m-126Plattekill Library – Budgeting Practices (2017M-95)
Plattekill Library Budgeting Practices 2017M95
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/08/plattekill-library-budgeting-practices-2017m-95